Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium reptans Overview Uses: Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. Effective as ground cover and suitable for container plantings. Benefits: Produces clusters of light blue, bell-shaped flowers from mid to late spring. Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Deer-resistant and tolerant of black walnut trees. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 Sun: Partial shade to full shade Life Cycle: Perennial Mature Height: 12" - 18" Mature Width: 12" - 18" Bloom Season: Mid to late spring Summary A charming native perennial that adds delicate beauty to shaded garden spaces. Polemonium reptans, commonly known as Jacob’s Ladder, is a herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America. It is celebrated for its graceful, ladder-like foliage and clusters of light blue, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from mid to late spring. The pinnately compound leaves, arranged like the rungs of a ladder, provide a lush backdrop for the delicate blossoms. Thriving in partial to